2022-14 - Authorize negotiations with CASTO for downtown development

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Ensure that the community space is unambiguously guaranteed for predominately public use Council was encouraged to hear the Developer indicate that their vision of the community space is to be predominately public use. The community space will be one of the most experiential returns on investment for many residents, and their rights to use the space and enjoy quality programming and management must be protected with specific language ensuring predominant public use. Amenities supporting public use such as restrooms, free wifi, and interactive features such as play equipment, a splash pad, an ice rink, or prebuilt stage ought to be documented with a plan for management and maintenance. The Community Vision encourages us to provide "public spaces that are open and inviting with access for all." (Community Wellness). Create the community space design and management strategy to support existing community events and needs in collaboration with community partners The formation of the Community Space should follow the functions performed by and known to partners such as Lakewood Alive, Lakewood Arts Festival, the Lakewood City School District, the Beck Center, Lakewood Library, the Downtown Lakewood Business Alliance, and be informed by the expertise of their leadership teams. The Developer and Administration might consider contracting with an existing, knowledgeable local entity to oversee programming of the Community Space. This would be in alignment with the Community Vision goal to leverage "local and regional cultural assets to direct programming in Lakewood." (Community Vision- Education and Culture). Council encourages continued dialogue on the best location and design of the Community Space to align with Community Vision success statements as the Planned Development process proceeds with Planning Commission and Architectural Board of Review. Council will need more detail on the design, finishes, ownership, maintenance, and use of the Community Space including drafts of any maintenance agreements, leases, or easements proposed prior to approving the Development Agreement. Design the Community Space to align with the Community elision values (Exhibit A) As noted in the previous section, the Term Sheet indicates that the design of the Development will align with the Community Vision, which lays out a framework for this space to support our community's values in areas of Economic Development, Housing, Community Wellness, Safety, Mobility, and Education and Culture. The Community Vision success statements are listed by Council Priority as attached Exhibit A. In alignment with these goals.. Council envisions incorporating both the design and history of the Curtis building into the public space as well as utilizing local artists for public art installations. Additionally, while Council understands that the initial renderings are not an accurate prediction of the community space design, it is important to recognize that the industrial, non -permeable surface dominated Community Space portrayed would be unwelcome in a Development Agreement. Three stream disposal and other such best practices should be employed in the public spaces as well as units. The Community Space should include free public wifi.